Sam is bullied by another boy named George. In an attempt to get revenge, Sam's older brother lures George into the woods under false pretenses. Their plan was just to embarrass George, but it goes wrong when an argument starts and George ends up being pushed out of a boat and drowning. The others involved initially try to cover up what happened by burying George's body, but they eventually feel guilty and confess to the police. George's video camera is then discovered, revealing the full story.
I created a powerpoint to answer some of the question for Evaluation Question 1b: Representations for Media Studies AS coursework. This will appear on my AS Media Blog.
I created a powerpoint to answer some of the question for Evaluation Question 1b: Representations for Media Studies AS coursework. This will appear on my AS Media Blog.
We all have good and bad thoughts from time to time and situation to situation. We are bombarded daily with spiraling thoughts(both negative and positive) creating all-consuming feel , making us difficult to manage with associated suffering. Good thoughts are like our Mob Signal (Positive thought) amidst noise(negative thought) in the atmosphere. Negative thoughts like noise outweigh positive thoughts. These thoughts often create unwanted confusion, trouble, stress and frustration in our mind as well as chaos in our physical world. Negative thoughts are also known as “distorted thinking”.
Students, digital devices and success - Andreas Schleicher - 27 May 2024..pptxEduSkills OECD
Andreas Schleicher presents at the OECD webinar ‘Digital devices in schools: detrimental distraction or secret to success?’ on 27 May 2024. The presentation was based on findings from PISA 2022 results and the webinar helped launch the PISA in Focus ‘Managing screen time: How to protect and equip students against distraction’ https://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/education/managing-screen-time_7c225af4-en and the OECD Education Policy Perspective ‘Students, digital devices and success’ can be found here - https://oe.cd/il/5yV
Synthetic Fiber Construction in lab .pptxPavel ( NSTU)
Synthetic fiber production is a fascinating and complex field that blends chemistry, engineering, and environmental science. By understanding these aspects, students can gain a comprehensive view of synthetic fiber production, its impact on society and the environment, and the potential for future innovations. Synthetic fibers play a crucial role in modern society, impacting various aspects of daily life, industry, and the environment. ynthetic fibers are integral to modern life, offering a range of benefits from cost-effectiveness and versatility to innovative applications and performance characteristics. While they pose environmental challenges, ongoing research and development aim to create more sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives. Understanding the importance of synthetic fibers helps in appreciating their role in the economy, industry, and daily life, while also emphasizing the need for sustainable practices and innovation.
The Indian economy is classified into different sectors to simplify the analysis and understanding of economic activities. For Class 10, it's essential to grasp the sectors of the Indian economy, understand their characteristics, and recognize their importance. This guide will provide detailed notes on the Sectors of the Indian Economy Class 10, using specific long-tail keywords to enhance comprehension.
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The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
This is a presentation by Dada Robert in a Your Skill Boost masterclass organised by the Excellence Foundation for South Sudan (EFSS) on Saturday, the 25th and Sunday, the 26th of May 2024.
He discussed the concept of quality improvement, emphasizing its applicability to various aspects of life, including personal, project, and program improvements. He defined quality as doing the right thing at the right time in the right way to achieve the best possible results and discussed the concept of the "gap" between what we know and what we do, and how this gap represents the areas we need to improve. He explained the scientific approach to quality improvement, which involves systematic performance analysis, testing and learning, and implementing change ideas. He also highlighted the importance of client focus and a team approach to quality improvement.
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In this webinar you will learn how your organization can access TechSoup's wide variety of product discount and donation programs. From hardware to software, we'll give you a tour of the tools available to help your nonprofit with productivity, collaboration, financial management, donor tracking, security, and more.
How to Split Bills in the Odoo 17 POS ModuleCeline George
Bills have a main role in point of sale procedure. It will help to track sales, handling payments and giving receipts to customers. Bill splitting also has an important role in POS. For example, If some friends come together for dinner and if they want to divide the bill then it is possible by POS bill splitting. This slide will show how to split bills in odoo 17 POS.
2. Sam is bullied by George so to get revenge Sam’s
older brother and his two friends lead George into
the woods for a “boat ride”. Their initial plan was
to just embarrass the bully but things go wrong
when George starts to bring up the past about the
others present. George ends up getting pushed out
of the boat and drowns. The friends then bury the
body. Eventually the guilt gets too much for them
so they come clean to George’s parents and the
police and go out to get the body. George’s video
camera is discovered and reveals the whole
situation.
3. A narrative is a story or plot line.
A story is a basic succession of events arranged in a
chronological order.
A plot is a sequence in which the events are shown to the
spectator. Often different to a story.
A story must include a goal orientated protagonist that the
audience will love and follow. There must also be a set
reason for the characters action (character motivation). The
whole story must have a continuous theme or idea which is
shown throughout the whole tale and put at an end. There
must be a resolution at the end to make the story seem
finished as the situation is resolved. Everything must have a
causality and reason for it happening.
4. Toderov’s theory states that there are stages of
a films narrative.
Initial equilibrium – normal life
Disequilibrium – where normal life is
disrupted
Taking Action – restoring the balance
Different equilibrium – a new normal life
5. All of Toderov’s stages of narrative are evident in the
film Mean Creek.
Initial equilibrium is shown when the setting is a
normal school with the idea of a weaker kid (Sam)
being bullied by a stronger one (George).
Disequilibrium is shown through the “revenge”
arranged by Sam’s older brother where it goes wrong
and George ends up drowning.
Taking Action is shown where those involved decide
to come clean to George’s parents and the police,
taking them to the site where they left George’s body.
Different equilibrium isn’t so much as shown but
suggested as those involved in the incident have to
live with the guilt of what they have done.
6. Propp’s theory states that there are several common
characters that have to present for a narrative and there are
specific stages the characters have to go through. These
characters are:
The Hero- Overcome barriers to reach resolution at the
end of the story.
The Princess – The reward for the hero at the resolution.
The Villain –Tries to prevent the hero from restoring
equilibrium.
The Donor – Give the hero information or an object to help
him on his quest.
The Sidekick – The hero’s ally and companion.
The False Hero - perceived as good character in beginning
but emerges as evil.
The dispatcher - character who makes the quest known
and sends the hero off
7. There are only a few of Propp’s characters in the film and these are
still only vague showings:
The Hero – Even though he is the one to plan the “revenge” Sam’s
older brother is the one to dive in after George to try and save him
and is also the one who decides to come clean. These are vague
hero qualities as he is overcoming barriers to reach a new way of
life..
The Villain – Even though George could be classed as a villain the
character of Marty is the main villain, even after the others wanted
to call of the plan he still wanted to go along, he was also the only
one that didn’t come clean as he ran away, this is a villains quality
because he tries to convince the others to keep the secret –
preventing the reach of new equilibrium.
Other characters would not come under any of the titles designed by
Propp.
8. Levi-Strauss’s theory stated that the way we
understand certain words and ideas doesn’t
depend on any meaning they directly contain, but
by our understanding of the difference between
the word and its 'opposite' or, as he called it 'binary
opposite‘
He believed that binary oppositions are vital to
the development of the story as the battle
between the opposites is what drives the story
forward.
9. The Binary Opposite present throughout the
film is Right vs Wrong. This is shown in different
situations such as:
The bullying situation between George and
Sam.
The hiding of George’s body.
Coming out about the situation to the police.
This is quite a conventional binary opposite in
Thrillers as this is the main argument in most
situations.
10. The theories of Toderov, Propp and Levi-Strauss
are quite useful as they give you the basic ideas of
what is successful for the narratives of films: the
situations, characters and themes. These are the
most important aspects of the film as they make
the story. However they give you the idea that
each stage and character MUST be present during
every story otherwise it wouldn’t flow as it should
do, which isn’t the case as some successful films
don’t contain all the characters that “should” be
present.
11. I think that Levi-Strauss’s theory of Binary
Oppositions is the most useful because most if
not all films of any genre (especially Thrillers)
have an argument between two factors
whether it be Right vs Wrong or Sanity vs
Insanity. There are many Binary Opposites that
can be present in a film and I believe without
them the story wouldn’t be interesting and
wouldn’t have a complete narrative.
12. I think that Propp’s theory is the least useful
because not every film has an obvious Hero and
Villain and some barely include the other
characters that “should” be included. Also it
gives false ideas about the situations that each
character must go through as the main target
for the hero could just be to survive instead of
restoring the equilibrium. I think the theory is
misleading and wouldn’t be much use in this
type of genre.
13. The theories have given me certain ideas that I
could possibly use for my Thriller opening
sequence such as:
The Binary Opposition of Right vs Wrong
The idea of foreshadow of a disequilibrium
A hero and Villain
I will however be challenging some of the some
of the characters stated by Propp because I
don’t want the female to seem like a prize but
to be her own person.
